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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.86, 11,255.37 and 2,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.86, 11,255.37 and 2,307.52 is: 3,461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.86 : 11,255.37 = 2,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.86/11,255.37 = 2,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.86x = 11,255.37 × 2,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.86x = 25,971,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,991.38/7,502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.61

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